> *Battery recycling is really just a logistics problem* It’s also one of scale.... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		JumpCrisscross on Sept 10, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Lithium discovery in US volcano could be biggest d... > Battery recycling is really just a logistics problem It’s also one of scale. We don’t yet have enough EV batteries being retired to merit the recycling infrastructure. China is just reaching the point where it does.

seanmcdirmid on Sept 10, 2023 [–]

Most EV batteries that age out of car use can be repurposed for home/solar, so this is true. But they will eventually need to be recycled.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact